The Jazz Gallery Presents: Roy Hargrove Birthday Jam Session

This Wednesday, October 16, The Jazz Gallery will host a special birthday celebration concert and jam session for trumpeter and Gallery co-founder Roy Hargrove. Beginning at 9 P.M., longtime Hargrove associate saxophonist Jaleel Shaw will lead his quartet in a performance of Roy's music. Afterward, Shaw will open the floor to a jam session, honoring Hargrove's unwavering commitment to the practice—Hargrove remained a fixture at Smalls' late night sessions, even as his health began to fail.Before coming out to this celebration of Hargrove's life, legacy, and music, check out the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band performing a blistering and ecstatic version of Gillespie's "Things To Come"—a favorite of Hargrove's—at this past January's Jazz at Lincoln Center tribute.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhywnI_ltvMThe Jazz Gallery and Jaleel Shaw present a special birthday jam session for Roy Hargrove on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. At 9 P.M. Mr. Shaw, on alto saxophone, will present a set of Hargrove's music featuring Julius Rodriguez on piano, Ameen Saleem on bass, Willie Jones III on drums, and special guests. Afterwards, Shaw will host an open jam session until 2 A.M. $15 general admission (FREE for members and musicians with instruments), $25 reserved table seating ($10 for members). Purchase tickets here.